Research Article
Nov 1960
Construction of Rocky Reach Hydroelectric Project
Authors: W. N. Evans, F.ASCE, and J. H. Boyd, M.ASCEAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Construction Division
Volume 86, Issue 3
Abstract
4800 ft long dam consists of 450 ft gravity section on west bank, 1100 ft powerhouse section, 375 ft arch section, and 750 ft spillway section in river bed, and 120 ft gravity section and 2000 ft earth dam section on east bank; river diversion, 5,000,0000 cu yd excavations, and 1,000,000 cu yd concreting work; fish ladder at west bank and fish passage along entire river bed section; plant will produce 1.215 Mw by 11 units.
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Journal of the Construction Division
Volume 86 • Issue 3 • November 1960
Pages: 45 - 66
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© 1960 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Nov 1960
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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W. N. Evans, F.ASCE
Vice Pres., L. E. Dixon Co. and Resident, Mgr. Rocky Reach Contractors, We natchee, Wash.
J. H. Boyd, M.ASCE
Proj. Mgr. for Stone and Webster Engrg. Corp., Wenatchee, Wash.
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